Two Killed, One Injured in Crewmember Attack Off Philippines

Two Chinese seafarers have died and a 3rd was critically injured after being attacked by one other crewmember aboard a bulk provider.

The actual particulars of the incident are unclear, however in accordance stories the Philippine Coast Guard was referred to as to offer medical help for crewmembers of the MV Qing May, which requested to dock Sunday morning at Zamboanga City within the southern Philippines.

Once aboard the Coast Guard discovered two crewmembers useless and one other injured, allegedly with the homicide weapon – believed to be knife or axe – nonetheless caught in his head. The injured crewmember was taken to an area hospital in Zamboanga.

Local media recognized the 2 deceased victims because the vessel’s engineer and cook dinner. The injured was {the electrical} engineer, stories say.

The incident is being investigated by Philippine authorities.

The Liberian-flagged MV Qing May was crusing from Australia to China when the assault occurred, based on AIS information.